2012 Hidden Valley Merlot

Tucked behind the winery, the bowl-shaped Hidden Valley Vineyard is a beautifully warm site that produces ripe fruit of deep flavour and rich tannin. Aromas of black raspberry, clove and licorice are echoed on the palate, finishing with a supple mouthfeel. So fun to taste and compare with our Gjoa’s Vineyard Merlot and Dickinson Vineyard Merlot!

Tucked behind the winery, the bowl-shaped Hidden Valley Vineyard is a beautifully warm site that produces ripe fruit of deep flavour and rich tannin. Aromas of black raspberry, clove and licorice are echoed on the palate, finishing with a supple mouthfeel. So fun to taste and compare with our Gjoa’s Vineyard Merlot and Dickinson Vineyard Merlot!

Winemaker Notes

Hand harvested and sorted fruit was fermented from the southwest facing block in Hidden Valley after an exceptionally warm, long growing season. Controlled fermentation was followed by extended maceration, malo-lactic fermentation in oak, and a further 16 months barrel maturation in oak (33% new American).